What are the consequences of being caught by traffic police for increasing wheel size by one inch?
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Increasing the wheel size by one inch will not be checked by traffic police, but it will fail the annual inspection. Introduction: The wheel hub is the rotating part of the tire's inner rim connected by pillars to the wheel core, which is the metal component mounted on the axle that supports the tire. It is also called the rim, steel ring, wheel, or tire ring. Wheel hubs come in various types based on diameter, width, manufacturing method, and material. Types of Wheel Hubs: The wheel hub is also called the rim. Depending on the characteristics and needs of different vehicle models, the surface treatment process of the wheel hub may vary, generally divided into two types: painting and electroplating. For ordinary vehicle models, the appearance of the wheel hub is less of a consideration, with good heat dissipation being a basic requirement. The manufacturing process typically involves painting, which includes spraying followed by baking, offering a cost-effective solution with vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Even when the vehicle is scrapped, the color of the wheel hub remains unchanged.
I heard that upgrading rims by one inch can be quite troublesome if caught by traffic police. A friend of mine ran into this issue before. The officer issued a fine on the spot—200 yuan gone just like that—and ordered him to revert to factory-sized rims within 15 days. The most annoying part was having to make a special trip to the DMV for reinspection, plus paying out of pocket to remove the aftermarket rims. If the inspection fails, your vehicle registration gets withheld, leaving you unable to drive. While customized rims may look cool, exceeding the legally permitted size counts as illegal modification—it’ll definitely fail inspection. Plus, oversized rims increase the risk of scraping the undercarriage over speed bumps, posing serious safety hazards.